How to carry out replacement: Control Arm 1.6 TDCi Ford Focus mk2 Saloon
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How to change front lower arm on Ford Focus MK2 – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front suspension arm / front control arm on FORD FOCUS 2 (DA) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Replacement: front lower arm – Ford Focus MK2. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Drive socket # 15
Drive socket # 18
Combination spanner #22
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Ball joint puller
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: front lower arm – Ford Focus MK2. AUTODOC recommends:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
  • Replacement of the independent suspension lower arm in some cars requires a part of the outlet piping of the additional heater to be removed.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Ford Focus MK2 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  3. Step 3
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: front lower arm – Ford Focus MK2. Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
    Remove the lower sound insulation.
    Please note!
    Some cars are not equipped with the lower sound insulation.
    Step 7
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Treat all joints of the arm. Use WD-40 spray.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: front lower arm – Ford Focus MK2. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Wear protective goggles.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening nut. Use a combination spanner #22.
  8. Step 9
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    Unscrew the fastening nut, remove the control arm from the steering knuckle, using a ball joint puller.
  9. Step 10
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    Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the front fastener of the control arm. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
  11. Step 12
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    Unscrew the rear arm fastener. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 13
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    Remove the rear fastener of the control arm.
  13. Step 14
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    Remove the arm. Use a crowbar.
  14. Step 15
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 16
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    Install a new arm.
    Replacement: front lower arm – Ford Focus MK2. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  16. Step 17
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    Install the front fastener of the arm. Do not tighten it.
  17. Step 18
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    Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
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